2 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
2 lg. cloves garlic, minced
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
1/2 red onion, peeled and diced
Juice of 1 lime
3 tbsp. wine vinegar
1/2 c. cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. dried leaf oregano
1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
6 oz. V-8 juice
1/2 jalapeno pepper, minced (optional)

Combine all ingredients in bowl. Chill until serving time.